Social & Community Support Worker
- Full time, Part time and Casual opportunities available
- Salary and award as per relevant agreement and experience
- No nights, no weekends, no use of personal car and provided mobile whilst on shift
Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health. The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities. SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.
Employee Benefits
- Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay)!
- Learning and Development opportunities, with diverse career pathway options
- A great organisational culture
- Paid parental leave
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Program which is available to all staff and their immediate family
- Flexible working arrangements
The Role
The Social & Community Support Program provides support to people living in the community who due to illness and/or disability require assistance with daily activities, focusing on providing basic support to people living at home to support them to be more active and independent at home and in the community, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
The Social & Community Worker position will also include tasks such as:
- Providing transport to medical appointments, social engagements, shopping (including assisting with shopping) and other outings as required.
- Assisting with cooking, food preparation and meal planning.
- Assisting with personal care needs – this may include toileting, bathing, showering, oral hygiene and other personal hygiene needs.
- Performing domestic duties such as (but not limited to) vacuuming, laundry, general cleaning, dusting, making beds, basic home maintenance.
Key Selection Criteria
- Certificate 3 or 4 in Aged Care, Community Services, Disabilities (or equivalent) or similar experience and willingness to complete relevant certificate.
- Hold a current drivers licence that allows the individual to drive in Victoria.
- Strong communication skills and experience with communicating with persons from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and disabilities
- Experienced in the use of technology, in particular, mobile phone and computer programs
- Ability to be reliable and to work with minimal supervision
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Holly Baynes via hbaynes@schs.com.au
The Location
- Located in Mildura, Victoria, a safe, regional community offering great work-life balance.
- Healthy lifestyle and great weather to suit anyone who loves the outdoors.
Working with SCHS
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
- Professional development opportunities.
- Modern facilities
To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, careers@schs.com.au
In your application, please include your preference for either the full-time, part-time or casual role.
Applications must be received by 5pm Wednesday 30 October 2024.
Compliance
PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).
For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.
Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.
